Sunday March 3, 2019

Refrain for the Responsorial Psalm:“Lord it is good to give thanks to You.”

MASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 6ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE8:30 a.m. Mass and Distribution of Ashes11:00 a.m. St. John School Service – Liturgy and Distribution of Ashes7:00 p.m. Mass and Distribution of Ashes7:00 p.m. +Gordon Murray – Tony and Marylou Lawlor

MASS INTENTIONSIf you would like a Mass celebrated for a special intention or in memory of a deceased loved one, please contact the office. The cost is $10.

SANCTUARY LAMPIf you would like to have the Sanctuary Lamp burn in memory of a deceased loved one, or for a special intention, please contact the office. The cost is $10, and the Lamp will burn for the entire week.

VOTIVE CANDLESLocated at the King St. entrance. Candles can be lit in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. The suggested payment is $2.

PRAYER NETWORKParishioners who have prayer intentions are invited to contact either the Parish Office or Ginette Howatt (prayer network co-ordinator) at 905-549-4808 or 905-746-9976.

NEW SUNDAY MISSALSCopies are available at the King Street entrance. The cost is $5.00 each.

COOKIES, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION will be held the 1ST Subday of the month, today, March 3rd, after the 9:30a.m. Mass.Also, remember to check the bulletin boards for updates on events etc.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY – SPREAD THE WORDThe Children’s Liturgy is every week at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Invite friends and family to Mass. All children welcome. Please encourage your children to participate.

SPECIAL EVENTSDuring Lent we will be having Stations of the Cross on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. *After Lent, this will be the new time of Wednesday’s daily Mass, to allow workers to share in a weekday Mass.There will also be Eucharistic Adoration on the First Wednesday of every month after the Mass.St. Vincent de Paul Dinner – April 13Celebration of Confirmation and First Communion coming soon.

REMINDER ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETINGSunday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Jack and Sharon Springstead’s home.

A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHPlease join us today, Sunday, March 3rd, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Parish hall to celebrate Mariette Thibault’s 90th Birthday. Best wishes only.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Dear Friends,

Lent 2019: This is the last weekend we sing “Alleluia” until the Easter Vigil. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on the 6th of March, all should do well to attend scheduled Masses per your convenient time to share in the Liturgy and receive ashes. The “Glory to God” is omitted during this season unless in Masses that are indicated. Let us deepen our relationship with God and neighbour during this season.

INCOME TAX RECEIPTSIncome tax receipts for 2018 have been mailed out. If you have questions, please contact Lisa at the office as soon as possible.

EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERSNew schedules are at the back of the Church at the King Street Entrance.

DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASSPlease see the poster at the King Street doors for registration. Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. This is for couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th year (or more) of marriage in the year 2019.

CATECHETICAL CORRESPONDENCE COURSESPrograms available for children from Kindergarten to High School not currently receiving religious instruction. Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation for children not in Catholic Schools also available. Families work through the programs at home. Contact Monica in the Catechesis Office at 905-528-7988, ext. 2238 or check out our web-site at www.hamiltondiocese.com and click on the Catechesis Office for more information, printable registration forms or to register online.

VOCATION VIEWSince each person speaks from his heart’s abundance, let Jesus form your heart and your life. Follow Him willingly. “In the Lord your labour is not in vain.”Is the Lord calling you to work in His vineyard? Pray to hear GOD’S CALL.If you think God is calling you contact Fr. Michael King, Diocese of Hamilton, 905-528-7988 ext. 2246. E-mail vocations@hamiltondiocese.com

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.” Luke 6:43Are you using your God-given gifts in the way God intended? Do you compare yourself to others and complain about what you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? God gives each of us unique gifts and a unique plan. Listen to how God is calling you to use your gifts, to bear good fruit, for the glory of His name.